Pre/Post-Operative Registered Nurse; RN; Edwardsville
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Surgical Assistant, Operating Room Nurse
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
At Gateway Regional Medical Center, we know great patient experiences begin with great teams.
Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare services to our community while promoting healing, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to creating an environment where patients receive exceptional care-and where our employees feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow.
If you are passionate about perioperative care, enjoy connecting with patients during recovery, and thrive in a collaborative clinical environment, we invite you to join our Surgical Services team.
Why Join Gateway?- Competitive hourly pay: $35.00-$55.00 per hour
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Predictable 8-hour shifts
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Shift differentials where applicable
- Supportive and collaborative work culture
- Opportunity to work in a specialized ambulatory surgery setting
Gateway Regional Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to join our team at Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center.
In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients throughout the pre-operative and post-operative phases of care. Using strong clinical judgment and the nursing process, you will assess patient needs, monitor recovery, respond to changing conditions, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and exceptional patient outcomes.
What You'll Do- Deliver individualized nursing care during pre-operative and post-operative recovery
- Assess, monitor, and interpret patient conditions and recovery progress
- Provide patient education and discharge instructions
- Administer medications and interventions as appropriate
- Collaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams
- Respond effectively to changes in patient condition
- Maintain accurate documentation and support quality patient outcomes
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
Required:
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or American Red Cross
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Required:
- Minimum of two years of medical-surgical nursing experience
- One to two years of critical care nursing experience
Position:
Registered Nurse - PACU
Department:
Surgical Services
Status:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Monday-Friday | 8-Hour Shifts + On-Call
Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center
12 Ginger Creek Parkway
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Compensation$35.00-$55.00 per hour
Compensation is determined based on education, experience, certifications, and relevant skills. Final compensation will be reviewed through our compensation process to ensure fairness, internal equity, and alignment with qualifications.
Bring your clinical expertise, compassion, and commitment to patient care-and help patients recover safely and confidently every day.
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